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PNK 858L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,602 mi
Last recorded34,602 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 858L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,602 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 7 Aug 2017 34,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,414 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Lower inner sill corroded

N/S/R- O/S/R Leaf spring mounting bushes deteriated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/R axle strap deteriated

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Lower inner sill corroded

N/S/R- O/S/R Leaf spring mounting bushes deteriated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/R axle strap deteriated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Leaf spring shackle bush deteriated but no play

O/S/R Axle strap deteriated

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 33,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 35,077 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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PNK 858L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNK 858L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNK 858L registered?

PNK 858L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is PNK 858L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNK 858L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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